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“IC 2118: The Witch Head Nebula” is copyrighted by Bernhard Hubl. NASA has permission to show it and we don't, so it isn't on this card.
See it on NASA's siteThis suggestively shaped reflection nebula is associated with the bright star Rigel in Orion. Formally known as IC 2118, the Witch Head Nebula glows primarily by light reflected from Rigel. Fine dust in the nebula reflects the light. The blue color is partly due to Rigel's blue light and partly because the dust grains reflect blue light more efficiently.
The Earth on 27 December 2005 · Sahara, Algeria
NASA Terra took this picture on 27 December 2005, the day itself, not a release date.
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In tropical astrology, 27 DEC 2005 falls under Capricorn (♑). The sign's window runs from 12-22 through 01-19. Capricorn is the dimmest zodiac constellation, but rich in deep-sky objects south of the celestial equator. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 27 DEC 2005.
Questions about December 27, 2005
What space photo was released on December 27, 2005?
NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 27, 2005 was "IC 2118: The Witch Head Nebula". It's a photographer's copyrighted image, so we link to it on NASA's site and show the Sun or the Earth that day instead.
What was the Moon's phase on December 27, 2005?
A waning crescent moon, about 13% lit.
What day of the week was December 27, 2005?
December 27, 2005 was a Tuesday, day 361 of the 365 days in 2005.
What did the Sun and the Earth look like on December 27, 2005?
NASA's Terra satellite photographed the whole Earth that day. It's on this page, next to the card.
Is it free?
Yes. Seeing, sharing and downloading the card is free, and there's no account to make.